Hamshire-Fannett won't let the numbers dictate its future; zero district wins last season, last in the standings and 2-8 overall.

"That's a thing of the past," coach Kane Harris said. "These guys have worked really hard since the end of last football season to erase all that and try to create a winning culture."

To create a winning culture, the Longhorns must create the initial wins. Quarterback Kendrick King returns to lead the offense, while junior linebacker Alex Bell can already see the difference in offseason practices.

"Last season it seemed like we had a lot of guys take something off and not go all out," Bell said. "This year, we have a lot more kids committed and ready to go to work."

The experience of last season is something H-F is trying to put behind them. However, it may have worked to their benefit by bringing the team together.

"I think the biggest thing for us is our team chemistry," Harris said. "We've got great kids and they've been through a lot together."